SEND College Teaching Assistant | Flexible Day-to-Day

TeacherActive Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support post-16 students at a specialist SEND college in Mansfield. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping learners gain life skills and independence.

Join a proactive team, where your creativity and patience help students access learning, build confidence, and progress toward greater autonomy. Flexible day-to-day supply and long-term opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND in education or a similar setting.
• Ability to support post-16 students with a range of SEND including autism and learning needs.
• Proactive, patient and resilient when faced with challenges.
• Creative and adaptable approach to making learning accessible.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with students and staff.
• Commitment to inclusion and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to post-16 students.
• Assist with independent living and everyday life skills.
• Encourage communication, interaction and confidence.
• Support practical learning and vocational activities.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to maintain an inclusive environment.
• Adapt activities to individual abilities and interests.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Creativity

Adaptability

Communication

Positive attitude

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support post-16 students at a specialist SEND college in Mansfield. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping learners gain life skills and independence.

Join a proactive team, where your creativity and patience help students access learning, build confidence, and progress toward greater autonomy. Flexible day-to-day supply and long-term opportunities are available.